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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1893
Page
3
Tomorrow is a legal holiday nationwide so no Taz News issue will be printed. Today a two page supplement accompanies the regular edition with a first page featuring a patriotic, illustrated miscellany.
Advertisers should submit copy by 4 p.m. Wednesday for timely insertion and good positioning. Changes to advertisements must be received by noon that day.
A series of short notes from Emmitsburg and nearby areas include July picnics in Adams woods and Ses brooks woods, a claim about Gen Benjamin F Butler heirs near the Potomac Falls, a nullified 10 PM closing hour order in Shepherdstown, Urbana M E Sunday School picnic on August 49, no July 4th demonstration in Emmitsburg, roof work on the Emmitsburg Lutheran parsonage, and long-standing salt and soap production figures. Other items mention the Home for the Aged meeting time, a canal mule remark, Hicks' Fourth of July weather, Frederick County dewberries, United Fire Company meeting, and a frog ordinance affecting dogs.
Two farmers debate the local paper and its ads, arguing ads save money and offer business value. A businessman laments lack of invitations to a farmer’s premises, while the farmer notes he is not welcome if not invited, highlighting social and commercial tensions in rural trade.
A nostalgic portrait of an old time Fourth of July celebration in a rural village. Boys awaken at dawn to join crowds in the square around the anvils as mothers warn them to steer clear of danger. The day fills with harvest pride, food stands, and festive Liberty's tribute in speech about freedom and forefathers.
The July Cosmopolitan will sell for twelve and a half cents per copy with annual rate of 1.50, aiming to reach all readers. The 1895 issue promises a wealth of notable authors and artists, including De Maupassant, Twain, Coppee, Flammarion, Howells, and new frontispieces by Hochegrosse and Guillemet, signaling a historic expansion in illustrated monthly literature.
Mr William Smith of Liberty becomes the mail carrier on the star route between Frederick and Liberty succeeding J C Gilbert. He took possession of the route last Saturday and has added a brand new stage to the operation.
Mayor Fleming issues strict orders arresting any violator of the city fire works ordinance and authorizes officers to enter home yards where crackers are exploded. Also notes T A Wastier deputy revenue collector and deputy Sir H C Hull plan likely vacancy in Wastiler’s successor for months.
Local brief reports Elias Wolf of Catoctin District killed a lynx during coaling near Middlepoint. The animal stood about two feet high and weighed roughly 40 pounds. Also noted are a real estate transfer and a medicinal advertisement for Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co.
They describe the Dog Days of summer from early July to mid August tied to Sirius the dog star. Origins, myth, and astronomy are touched on, noting that ancient calendars used Sirius rising to mark periods, with variations by latitude and the precession of equinoxes.
Jacob Stotler of Washington county died and John Bartholow was accidentally killed in Washington county. Mrs. Henry S. Lankford died in Gomerest county. Three prisoners escaped from Cambridge jail. Cold weather in Garrett county. Harford county's A S Kyle died suddenly. Pro Friends camp meeting began at Mountain Lake. Oyster boats being built in Somerset county with Captain Howard taking command of the oyster fleet. Democratic primaries held in Wicomico. Miss Anna Williams and Frank Lockwood married at Thomas Chapel near Greensboro. Lieutenant Moore and Gearing detached from Naval Academy to Newark. B&O station baggage room at Mountain Lake Park robbed. Health officer Dr T W Simmons moved to remove hog pens and slaughterhouses from Hagerstown. Dr Fell of St John’s College to attend Chicago higher education congress. Naval officer Urner and Surveyor Burchinal completed quarterly gold and money counts at Baltimore sub-treasury. totals around 5.7 to 12.3 million in various holdings. Gold shipments and current balances described.
Mrs. Lewis Bentz of South Market Street owns a rare copy of a Harpers Ferry pictorial supplement from Frank Leslie’s Newspaper dated November 1839. The edition includes portraits of John Brown, the raid on the fort, courtroom scenes, jurors, and Brown’s companions, valued highly by the owner.
At a meeting of alassusoit Mribe No 41 1 O B M of Emmiteberg held on Saturday evening June 24 officers were elected for six months Prophet Wo Sax tison Gach Joseph H Cishaugh Senior Saz D P Rilesy Junior Saz Walter Dorsey C of R J P Icelsberger KR of W Dr Jd W Reigle After the election officers were installed by Past Sachems Gro T Gelwicks and Geo L Gillelan-
The Rhodes Carbinating Company displays a decorated wagon driven by a colored man in a neat blue uniform with cap. The firm, maker of popular carbonated drinks, advertises beyond state lines. Tonight the Citizens meet the Athletics in a baseball game. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock the Browns play the Citizens, with another 3 o'clock contest tomorrow afternoon.
A March 19 1778 license record from Frederick County lists William Logan and Margaret Shelar as applicants for a marriage license. In Baltimore yesterday Mr P E Long of this city hosted several friends at his brother’s residence to view his handsome team launch.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with travels and calls in Emmitsburg, Frederick County. Names include Leander Neale, May Shipley, George Young, Auns Ahalt, George Brawner, Maggie Klotz, Annie Deauter, A Gregg Miller, Edward Hewes, A M Landauer, John Sloan, L Kuhlman, A J Gil, George Rodock, Frederick Schroeder, Lille Stouffer, G W Kiracofe, Samuel S Flantz, J Henry Stokes, Elmer Zimmerman, J R Ohler, Lewis Welty, H A Quinn, Emma Moore, Elmer Stup, Nannie Bell, Dennis Remsburg, Clarence Dudrear, R Cronenburg, N C Groff, John Sanders, Lew Riley, Milton and Clifford Ketler, Jonees, Byrde, Emms Gilbert, Albert Condon, Katie Hoke, Charles Haydon, Belle Johnson, Hattie Barnes.
A June 29 1893 Washington DC wedding at Douglass Memorial Church united Miss Ida Nichols of Point of Rocks with Clarence E Steedman of Hinton WV in a ceremony led by Rev E Olin Eldridge. Afterward the couple visited the Ebbitt House before heading to Hinton WV. Other notices include Maggie Knode and David Howell wed at Robberville and Charles Virta and Jennie Grimm’s Knoxville area ceremony. George W Long of New Midway married Annie M Wood of Rocky Ridge on June 21 1893.
Last Saturday afternoon H Dor sey Xtchinon, trustee for the heirs of Elizabeth Eichieon, sold a double two story brick house and lot in New Market. The purchaser was E E Adams who paid $500 for the property.
The Fourth of July observance in Frederick will be orderly with many closures and family picnics. Ringing chimes at noon and a Daughters of the Revolution service are planned, followed by an all day outing, an opera house meeting, and an address by Dr. W. A. Croffutt, plus patriotic music. The Western Union Telegraph Company notes and a schedule of church events accompany a science piece on winding and clasping in climbing plants detailing torion, nutation, and tendril behavior.
Goods described as robust fabrics with multiple colors and qualities, promising no dust or wear, suitable for Chicago trips or Ocean or Mountain getaways. Vendors advertise reliable, inexpensive cloths that won’t crush or wear shiny, noting many pieces already found and more patterns to come as days pass.
Saturday the city enacted a dog ordinance and streets were free of canines as owners bought wire muzzles or kept dogs indoors. Two dogs were impounded on Saturday morning by two colored men. The pound will feature scenes as dogs are entered and kept by Justice Eckstein set hours for impounding. Ernest Bantz runs the pound and the city pays $1 to the arrester with a certificate filed for payment.
A sanitized log lists guests at several hotels. Orry Horen Dorsey R Porter Allen Dorsey M Elchman G F Adams J W Burxitt G P Somers J H Garrett Buckey Balto P D Gassili H P Taylor Morrison Cumberland Md C B Gilbert Washington H Balldsnce Philadelphia 12 from county Canim House J D E E Stover Hagerstown J W Weant D P Creek J N Fichtner Jacobs Baltimore E Taminosia E F P Edeburn Akron B Brashears Kit Alry 7 from county 2 from city Grorr House Martin Martin Columbus OU 11 from county.
The Martinsburg World notes rumors about reviving the B and V Railroad Company division in Martinsburg after its removal last year. It predicts gains for the company and its employees, expecting renewed vigor and good will in work as the division reopens.
Absalom Stone a Bloomfield resident died Saturday morning at his home at about 70. Funeral services were at Zion's Church Charlesville with Toe Her Arper officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Smith Brothers Charlesville were undertakers. Committed death by own action. The first dog impounded under the new dog law died by own action by tangling in the rope. Marriage licenses list Thomas Martin Grogs and Cora Gardiner, both colored, of Frederick City.
The Gem Store advertises firecrackers and cheap fireworks opposite the City Hotel along with hammocks croquet gear and fishing tackle. McCardell promises Pistache and Caramel Cream this evening. The Philomathesian Literary Society invites Frederick residents to City Opera House on Tuesday July 4 for oration music and brief addresses. Fourth of July activities include dancing picnics at Fair Grounds with bands and races, plus a Relay House celebration with rail fare specials from Baltimore and surrounding stations.
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